Information about Alcohol and Drug Addiction Alameda CA

The main point of treating alcohol and drug addiction is to rid the person of the chemical dependency they have on whichever substance they abuse. This is called detoxification, or detox . Treatment programs work with users to deal with the emotional and physical pain involved in ridding the body of harmful chemicals. Once the drugs are out of the system, you can finally start the healing process.

Alameda Family Services
(510) 522-8363
2325 Clement Avenue
Alameda, CA
Hotline
(510) 522-8363
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Latino Commission Alc/DA Services
(510) 419-1040
3209 Galindo Street
Oakland, CA
Hotline
(800) 673-0039
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
(510) 533-0800
1124 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients

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Friendship House Assoc of Amer Indians
(510) 535-7100
1815 39th Avenue
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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BAART Behavioral Health Services Inc
(510) 533-0800
1124 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Hmong, Mien, Russian, Spanish

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Solid Foundation
(510) 251-2001
353 Athol Avenue
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Urban Indian Health Board Inc
(510) 535-4440
3124 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Latino Commission on Alc/DA Services
(510) 536-4764
3315 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
Hotline
(800) 673-0039
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Allied Fellowship Services
(510) 535-1236
1524 29th Avenue
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Native American Health Center
(510) 535-4440
3124 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Information about Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Alcohol and drug addiction are very serious illnesses. Whether you have an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or both, you need to seek treatment to avoid the inevitable crash your life will take. These drugs take over your mind, and you are no longer the same person you were before you started using. People will do anything to feed their addiction. Many people who are addicts can lose their jobs over their addiction. They will resort to stealing and other law-breaking activities to get their fix. Drugs and alcohol will kill you if treatment isn’t started soon.

The main point of treating alcohol and drug addiction is to rid the person of the chemical dependency they have on whichever substance they abuse. This is called detoxification, or detox . Treatment programs work with users to deal with the emotional and physical pain involved in ridding the body of harmful chemicals. Once the drugs are out of the system, you can finally start the healing process.

Seeking Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Achieving sobriety is a long road. It takes determination and a solid support system. Understanding your specific addiction will help you to decide which treatment plan is the best for you. You can start by asking your family doctor about treatment programs or you can get onto the internet and start searching for facilities that can assist you. Many hospitals offer programs, and if you can’t find a free-standing clinic in your area, the local hospital may be a great choice to co...

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